Travel PCU Float Pool RN - $3,007 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Float PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/25/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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Unit Information

This position is part of a Float Pool that will rotate among various units within the hospital, including PCU, Telemetry, MedSurg, and ED Holding. The role may also require floating to an additional facility located in Allenmore, approximately 2.5 miles away, to provide care within the scope of practice.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant nursing experience required.
• First-time travelers may be considered with strong PCU/Telemetry and previous float pool experience.

Patient Types & Common Diagnoses

The Float Pool RN will primarily work in the ED Holding area, which will constitute a significant portion of the contracted position. The types of patients and diagnoses expected include:

• Neuro, Trauma, Surgical, and Medical cases
• Respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders
• General medical and surgical conditions, including CHF, COPD, pneumonia, orthopedic issues, and strokes
• CCU and Cardiac Stepdown care, including post-operative patients

Patient Ratios

• PCU: 1:4
• MedSurg: 1:5-6

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification

Required Skills

• IV medication titration
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Bipap management
• Ostomy management
• Knowledge of general drains, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and lumbar drains
• Experience with TR Bands is preferred
• Proficiency in EPIC EMR system

Department Support

• CNA available for assistance
• Charge RN without patient assignment
• 24/7 hospitalist support
• 24/7 respiratory therapy support
• Access to cardiac and specialty physicians on call

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC (required)
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis

Orientation

• One-day general hospital orientation
• One day of unit-specific orientation (12 hours) on the PCU unit
• Traveler telemetry competency is required

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation typically occurs every other week, but could include back-to-back weekends on rare occasions
• No on-call requirements
• Request Time Off (RTO) is acceptable for up to five days
• Shifts are scheduled from or
• Schedules are posted in three-week increments and provided 7-10 days in advance
• No self-scheduling or guaranteed patterned schedules

Additional Information

• Scrub colors: Any solid color, professional attire required
• Free parking available in a parking garage
• Active participation in hourly rounding and documentation is required
• Medications and saline flushes must be handled per protocol
• Two-nurse verification is required when wasting medications, including narcotics and benzodiazepines
• Documenting patient pain assessments before and after administration of pain medications is necessary
• Breaks are mandated for staff

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Thrive Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.